Amigurumi Frog and Fish Keychain
This delightful amigurumi project features an adorable frog and a charming fish that fit snugly in your pocket. Perfect for gifting or adding a whimsical touch to your bag, these little critters are fun to make and sure to bring a smile to anyone's face!
Amigurumi Frog and Fish Keychain
Materials:
- Worsted weight yarn in green (for the frog), pink (for the fish), and white (for the fish belly)
- Fiberfill stuffing
- 2.5mm or 3.0mm crochet hook
- Safety eyes (8mm) or black yarn for embroidering eyes
- Stitch marker (or a small piece of yarn in a contrasting color)
- Yarn needle for weaving ends
Gauge: 4 inches x 4 inches = 16 stitches x 20 rows in single crochet. Gauge is not crucial for this project, but ensure your stitches are tight to avoid stuffing peeking out.
Abbreviations:
- sc = single crochet
- inc = increase (2 sc in the same stitch)
- dec = decrease (single crochet two stitches together)
- sl st = slip stitch
- ch = chain
- st(s) = stitch(es)
Frog Pattern:
Start with green yarn.
- Head and Body:
Round 1: Magic ring, 6 sc (6)
Round 2: inc in each stitch (12)
Round 3: (sc in next stitch, inc) repeat 6 times (18)
Round 4: (sc in next 2 stitches, inc) repeat 6 times (24)
Round 5-10: sc in each stitch (24) for 6 rounds. Insert safety eyes between rounds 8 and 9 about 6 stitches apart. - Decrease to Close:
Round 11: (sc in next 2 stitches, dec) repeat 6 times (18)
Round 12: (sc in next stitch, dec) repeat 6 times (12)
Round 13: dec around (6). Stuff the head and body firmly. Sl st to close and weave in the end.
Now for the legs:
- Front Legs (make 2):
With green, ch 4, sc in 2nd ch from hook, sc in next 2 ch, turn (3)
Row 2: ch 1, dec, sc (2)
Row 3: ch 1, dec (1). Leave a long tail for sewing. Stuff slightly.
Attach to the body, positioning them correctly.
- Back Legs (make 2):
With green, ch 4, sc in 2nd ch from hook, sc in next 2 ch, turn (3)
Row 2-3: repeat as front legs but make them slightly longer if desired.
Finally, the tongue:
With pink, ch 6, sc in 2nd ch from hook, sc in next 4 ch. Fold and sew to the frog's mouth.
Fish Pattern:
Switch to pink yarn.
- Body:
Round 1: Magic ring, 6 sc (6)
Round 2: inc in each stitch (12)
Round 3: (sc in next stitch, inc) repeat 6 times (18)
Round 4: (sc in next 2 stitches, inc) repeat 6 times (24)
Round 5-6: sc in each stitch (24) for 2 rounds. - Fin (make 2):
Ch 5, sc in 2nd ch from hook, sc in next 3 ch, turn (4)
Row 2: ch 1, dec, sc (3)
Row 3: ch 1, dec (2). Leave a long tail for sewing.
Attach fins to the sides of the fish. For the belly, use white yarn to create a small oval and sew it to the bottom.
Finishing Touches:
Weave in all ends. Block the pieces by lightly misting with water and shaping them. To enhance the look, add details like stripes with contrasting yarn or a smile using embroidery.
Optional Variations:
Experiment with different colors for the fish and frog or add accessories like a small scarf or a hat!
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